Categories: Metal work

DIY Metal Framed Mirror | How to Make

This Maker Gray tutorial shows how I made a metal frame for a bathroom mirror. I also cover how I hung it on the wall. This was my first time welding and it was a ton of fun! I’m super happy with how the project turned out.

Check out the written article here: https://www.makergray.com/home/2018/4/9/diy-butcher-block-countertops-e3fk5-5ew8g-w43az-edk79

MATERIALS & TOOLS I USED:

4″ flat bar steel
Metal bandsaw & chop saw
Angle grinder: https://amzn.to/2o5H99p
Vice Grip C-Clamps: https://amzn.to/2MIs63l
Welder
Table Saw: https://amzn.to/2w8CTtY
1/2″ plywood
Black spray paint
Drill: https://amzn.to/2o4lYV2
Impact Driver: https://amzn.to/2MtF1a6
Dremel: https://amzn.to/2o7b6FY
Miter Saw: https://amzn.to/2MwJJDG
Paste Wax: https://amzn.to/2BPcoiK
Acetone
Weldwood Contact Cement: https://amzn.to/2wlgbOt
Forstner Bits: https://amzn.to/2PzqTdh
Toggle Bolt Wall Anchors

French Cleat tutorials:
https://wilkerdos.com/2015/07/power-tool-french-cleat-system/
https://www.popularmechanics.com/home/how-to-plans/how-to/g2340/how-to-build-a-french-cleat-shelf/

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Music by: Julian Avila https://soundcloud.com/julian_avila

Thanks for watching!
Erin Longfellow
www.makergray.com

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  • This is a badass project! Just hopped over from April’s Instagram post . Looking forward to seeing what else you have in store!

  • Cool mirror! Ain't welding great? BTW, came over here from April's video.

  • you said early in this tutorial you wanted a 1/4" reveal around the mirror but you did not use 1/4" spacers when gluing up to keep the mirror centered & once you put the mirror in the contact cement won't allow any movement to make the reveal equal on all sides. was this an overbite or am I missing something ?

  • nice job. any advice for those without access to a welding shop?

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